Planalto Hermit

Phaethornis pretrei

The Zimtrote shadow Hummingbird ( Phaethornis pretrei ), sometimes called Planaltoeremit, is a species of bird in the family of hummingbirds ( Trochilidae ). The species has a large distribution area, which covers about 3.1 million square kilometers in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil and Paraguay. The stock is by the IUCN as " not at risk " ( least concern ) classified.

Features

The Zimtrote shadow Hummingbird reaches a body length of about 14.5 to 15.5 centimeters. The long slightly curved beak is about 31 millimeters long. The fox red rump contrasts with the green back. The lower part is yellowish brown. For this purpose, the hummingbird has white spotted feathers.

Habitat

The bird moves preferentially in the undergrowth and on edges on dry wood in open areas. The Zimtrote shadow Hummingbird occurs in some cases even in areas close to human. In Peru, it is found in the valleys of the Huallaga and the Mayo River at altitudes between 200 and 600 meters.

Brood

The bird builds a new nest for each new brood. This is always close to the old one. Sometimes the new nest is built over the old one. The extensive domed nest is built of Zimtrote Hummingbird shadow of moss, fibers and cobwebs. The brood consists mostly of two boys.

Subspecies

At the moment no subspecies of cinnamon red shadow Hummingbirds are known. The species is considered monotypic.

Etymology and History of Research

Pierre Adolphe Delattre and René Primevère Lesson described the cinnamon red shadow hummingbird under the name Trochilus pretrei. The type specimen was collected by Delattre in Minas Gerais. Only later did the species of the genus Phaethornis been assigned.

The term " Phaethornis " derives from the Greek words " Phaethōn Φαέθων " from for " the shining one, the Radiant " and " ornis όρνις " for " bird ." The name " pretrei " is dedicated to the natural history painter Jean -Gabriel Prêtre, who illustrated many books for Lesson.